Admin - Onboarding Top 5 Musts to Run your First Payroll
Last updated: August 5, 2026
1. Setup company details
Create entities, upload your logo.
2. Create new hires
3. Setup user permissions:
Assign users to custom or manager roles
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4. Setup payroll
Payroll dates, adjustments
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4.5 Final checks
Bank account checks: Make sure each team member has a valid bank account
Each team member updated all personal info via Cercli
Each team member has a manager assigned to approve time off
5. Run payroll: Go to Payrolls - click on any active payroll
Optional Onboarding Steps
1. Setup time off
Create categories and policies and assign team members to them.
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2. Setup documents
Configure all the document types team members need to upload
Needed Documentation
1. Complete KYB (WPS).
Fill the KYB form upon receiving it via Slack, Teams, or Email.
2. Share bank files.
3. KYC for contractors - Only if you have contractors
Contractor wallet setup
Contracts
Contractor passports